God of the day
Goddess Lakshmi
Visit a Lakshmi, Durga or Ammavaru temple. Light a lamp at home in the evening.
Kolkata Panchang for Friday, 19 May 2028
This day is Hanuman Jayanti (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). Panchang for Kolkata, Friday, 19 May 2028: Krishna Dashami tithi until 10:25 am, Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Vishkambha yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kaal is 9:53 am to 11:33 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:06 am to 11:59 am. Sunrise 4:54 am, sunset 6:11 pm.
Friday, 19 May 2028, Kolkata
Calculated for Kolkata, West Bengal at 22.573° N, 88.364° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 19 May 2028 in Kolkata?
The Panchang on 19 May 2028 in Kolkata is Krishna Dashami tithi, Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Vishkambha yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Shukravara.
- Tithi
- Krishna Dashami until 10:25 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shukravara, Friday
- Nakshatra
- Purva Bhadrapada until 8:05 am
- Yoga
- Vishkambha until 6:26 pm
- Karana
- Vishti (Bhadra) until 10:25 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 4:54 am and 6:11 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 1:17 am, moonset 1:47 pm
- Lunar month
- Vaishakha, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Festivals and special days
Hanuman Jayanti (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). Observed on Vaishakha Krishna Dashami in the Telugu states, ending the 41-day Hanuman Deeksha. Deity: Lord Hanuman.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 19 May 2028 in Kolkata?
Rahu Kaal on 19 May 2028 in Kolkata is from 9:53 am to 11:33 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:34 am to 8:13 amGulika Kalam
- 7:34 am to 8:27 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:53 am to 11:33 amRahu Kaal
- 11:59 am to 12:52 pmDurmuhurtam
- 2:52 pm to 4:32 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 19 May 2028 in Kolkata?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:06 am to 11:59 am, is the most widely used good time on 19 May 2028. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 8:27 am to 9:53 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 11:06 am to 11:59 amAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
- 11:33 am to 11:59 amShubh Choghadiya
- 3:28 am to 4:11 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 19 May 2028 in Kolkata?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
4:54 am6:11 pm4:54 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 4:54 am to 6:34 am | Char | Weak |
| 6:34 am to 8:13 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:13 am to 9:53 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:53 am to 11:33 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:33 am to 1:12 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:12 pm to 2:52 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:52 pm to 4:32 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:32 pm to 6:11 pm | Char | Weak |
| 6:11 pm to 7:32 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:32 pm to 8:52 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:52 pm to 10:12 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:12 pm to 11:32 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:32 pm to 12:53 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:53 am to 2:13 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:13 am to 3:33 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:33 am to 4:54 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 19 May 2028, and what is the lucky colour?
Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and the lucky colour is pink.
Lucky colour
Pink
White and light pastels also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 19 May 2028?
Good to do
- Clean the home and light a lamp at dusk
- Buy clothes, jewellery, cosmetics or home items
- Plan dates, music, art and celebrations
Better to avoid
- Lending money, especially in the evening
- Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
- Leaving the home untidy at dusk
Panchang and festivals in Kolkata
Kolkata follows the Bengali solar calendar, in which the year begins with Pohela Boishakh in mid April.
Well-known temples: Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math.
Durga Puja is the city's greatest festival, Kali Puja is celebrated on the Diwali Amavasya, and Pohela Boishakh begins the Bengali new year.
Questions people ask
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.